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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Engineer (Secret Clearance) - CONUS - **Company:** APR Consulting, Inc. - **Location:** Rolling Hills Estates, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $155,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Wireless LAN, Active Directory, Automation of Tests, Border Gateway Protocol, Unix, Complex Networks, Computer Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Ethernet, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Identity and Access Management, Networking Hardware, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, OSI Models, Microsoft Operating Systems, Multi Router Traffic Grapher, Network Planning and Design, Network Diagnostics, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Performance Tuning, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Simple Network Management Protocols, Sniffers, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Computer Network Technologies, OpenVMS, Firewalls (Computer Science), SC Clearance, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Terminal Servers - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b2bdcffe51f90005 ## About the Role Do you have experience in VPN management?, Do you have a Vocational training?, * Bachelor's degree + 5 years relevant experience OR Technical/Vocational training + 10 years experience * CCNP, CISSP Certifications * Active DoD Secret Clearance * IAM Level III (DoD 8570/8140 compliant) * Ability to perform duties across subordinate network roles * Core protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, SNMP * Network technologies: Ethernet, WAN, routing/switching, VPNs * OSI model troubleshooting (all layers) * Microsoft OS, Active Directory, UNIX, OpenVMS * Network hardware (routers, switches, terminal servers) * Testing tools (OTDR, cable testers, sniffers) * DoD/DHA network environments Preferred Experience: * Zero Trust Architecture experience ## Description A Senior Network Engineer position just opened up with our DoD/DHA client. In this role you will serve as the lead network subject matter expert (SME) for CONUS and global operations, ensuring secure, high-performing LAN/WLAN/WAN infrastructure in support of the DoD medical mission. You must have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related and an active Secret Clearance. CCNP and CISSP Certifications are also required., Serves as the lead network subject matter expert (SME) for CONUS and global operations, ensuring secure, high-performing LAN/WLAN/WAN infrastructure in support of the DoD medical mission. Acts as the primary escalation point for complex network issues and drives standards, policy, and performance optimization across all DHA facilities., Enterprise Network Leadership * Serve as the primary CONUS and global point of contact for network engineering and operations * Lead and coordinate network specialists and cross-functional teams Network Engineering & Operations * Design, install, configure, and manage LAN/WLAN/WAN infrastructure * Troubleshoot complex network issues across all OSI layers * Support routing, switching, and multi-protocol environments Monitoring & Diagnostics * Utilize tools such as SolarWinds (Orion), ARMIS, and Ansible * Analyze performance using MIB, MRTG, and network diagnostic tools Security & Compliance * Implement and manage firewalls, VPNs, and IDS systems * Maintain secure LAN/WAN boundary protections * Ensure compliance with DoD/DHA standards and policies Standards & Policy Development * Develop and maintain network standards, procedures, and best practices * Coordinate with NetMOD Network Standards Team * Recommend upgrades, tuning, and operational improvements Stakeholder Engagement * Advise government personnel and partners on network design and deployment * Provide status updates and technical guidance to leadership ## Related Videos - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [The Time Paradox: Building Timezone-Safe Python/Django Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1915-the-time-paradox-building-timezone-safe-python-django-applications) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)